Causes of abdominal pain in late pregnancy

Nowadays in daily life, many pregnant women go to work with big bellies because they cannot completely give up their careers. However, this is very bad for their fetuses, so let us take a look at the causes of abdominal pain in the late pregnancy.

In the late pregnancy, as the fetus continues to grow, the burden on the expectant mother's abdomen and body gradually increases. In addition, as delivery is approaching, the frequency of abdominal pain will increase significantly compared to the second trimester.

1. Physiological abdominal pain

①As the baby grows, the expectant mother's uterus also gradually expands. The enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which can cause dull pain in the ribs of expectant mothers. Generally speaking, this is physiological and does not require special treatment. Lying on the left side can help relieve pain.

② In the late pregnancy, when the expectant mother is resting at night, she may sometimes experience lower abdominal pain due to false labor. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds, with intervals of several hours. It is not accompanied by a feeling of falling, and the symptoms will be relieved during the day.

2. Pathological abdominal pain

① Placental abruption: It often occurs in the late pregnancy. The expectant mother may have pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, chronic hypertension, or abdominal trauma. Tearing pain in the lower abdomen is a typical symptom, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding. The degree of abdominal pain is affected by a combination of factors such as the size of the abruption area, the amount of blood, the internal pressure of the uterus, and whether the uterine muscle layer is damaged. In severe cases, the abdominal pain is unbearable, the abdomen becomes hard, fetal movement disappears, and even shock may occur. Therefore, in the late stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers with high blood pressure or abdominal trauma should go to the hospital in time to prevent accidents.

②If the expectant mother suddenly feels persistent severe pain in the abdomen, it may be a sign of premature birth or uterine rupture. You should go to the hospital for treatment in time and do not delay.

The above article gives you a detailed introduction to the causes of abdominal pain in the late pregnancy. I believe you already have a preliminary understanding of it. Therefore, in daily life, if such a situation occurs, you should go to the hospital in time for relevant specific examinations.